Behaviorism Principles
What are the main Behaviorism Principles?
modeling
Positive Reinforcement
negative reinforcement
How do you positively reinforce students?
You positively reinforce students by giving them a reward due to their good behavior.
How does behaviorism help teachers?
It helps them manage classroom behaviors and discipline by using reinforcement strategies.
How does behaviorism affect the classroom?
It gives and encourages the students to act and behave a certain way in order to have a positive learning environment.
How do you negatively reinforce students?
The students gain a punishment due to them not listening or doing what they were supposed to do.
What are the implications of behaviorism in the classroom?
Students work for the things that bring them positive feelings and receive approval.
Does behaviorism affect the way that students act?
Yes, if there is a positive environment and rewards then students are willing to behave appropriately.
Example of positive reinforcement.
Giving the students no homework over the weekend.
What does behaviorism focus on?
People learn behaviors through interactions from the environment around them.
What is an advantage of behaviorism?
It helps shape the students behavior
Example of negative reinforcement.
A negative reinforcement is taking free time away.
How does behaviorism affect learning and teaching?
Educators can motivate their students to act appropriately.
What are the weaknesses of behaviorism?
That there is some nature factors that the techniques may not be able to control.
How to be a role model for your students.
Show them what they should be doing and not what they shouldn't be doing.
What is the role of the teacher in behaviorism?
To shape the enviorment to sculpt the desired behavior.